If you’re coming to Paris and have special needs, such as access for a wheelchair, here is a list of resources that will help you plan your trip. Please note that I haven’t used many of these services, especially the tour operators, so ask as many questions of them in advance as you need to get the most information about the services they offer before…
If I had to name my favorite cuisine, it would be a toss-up between Vietnamese and Korean. Both offer charbroiled meats, pickled or marinated vegetables, and a lively and sometimes spicy array of seasonings. What’s not to like? Most unfamiliar foods become instantly accessible if you take a trip to a local shop to stock up on a few specific ingredients. It wasn’t until I…
Wet ‘n Wild! It doesn’t take much to turn me on around here. For example, I know that very few of you will be as excited as I was to find this at Tang Frères… But Alisa and Ms. Glaze?…you know you want it too… Hot Duo! Wanna see two Parisian studs going head-to-head in a groovy Parisian loft? (Click to continue reading, for Adults…
Making caramel is easy! You’re simply melting sugar and cooking it until it darkens to just the right color. And that’s it. simple, right? Yes, it is, although some have told me they are afraid to make caramel so I thought I’d offer some tips, advice, photos, and encouragement, to make your own caramel. For additional information, you may also wish to read Ten Tips…
Seriously my friends, is there anything better than chocolate and toffee together? Especially when the toffee has a brown sugar-flavored buttery snap and luscious chocolate is smeared over the top so it hardens and melds with the crackly caramelized matzoh underneath. When a marriage is this good, a picture can only do partial justice to the love that exists between the happy couple. The Caramelized Matzoh…
Le Brunch is indeed available at some places in Paris, but I’m not necessarily at my best being around people first thing in the morning—and I’m not so fond of Le Brunch either. So I compromised on the more civilized hour of 1pm for dining on the weekends. Not much is open in Paris on Sunday, so I had suggested Breizh Café, a tidy corner spot specializing…
Last night I rounded a corner, and looked up. It made me realize that sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in too many things. And what’s really important is to give myself a moment to stop everything—take a look (and a photo)—and remind myself what a beautiful city I get to live in. Although I don’t think happiness necessarily depends on where you live,…
[UPDATE: I’ve revised this post since I first published it since you may not be able to find plum kernel oil. Apricot kernel oil is sometimes available, and can be used instead. When searching for the oil, make sure the one you find is suitable for consumption. Some are for cosmetic purposes only. If you are looking for a recipe that uses fresh apricot kernels,…
I decided my entryway was a disaster and got on the stick and pulled everything out and straightened it up. Actually I didn’t get that far. I did pull everything out, but lost interest and didn’t put anything back. The good thing is, I can’t leave. So I have to stay home and work. That was really dumb. This my new mobile phone. I’ve nicknamed…
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